News Digest: Naveen Jindal, Dasari Narayan Rao, Madhu Koda conspired to get coal block, CBI tells court

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		Tuesday, November 03, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Naveen Jindal, Dasari Narayan Rao, Madhu Koda conspired to get coal block, CBI tells court Former parliamentarian and industrialist Naveen Jindal, ex-MoS for coal Dasari Narayan Rao, former Jharkhand chief minister Madhu Koda and ex-coal secretary H C Gupta had conspired with others to get a coal block allocated in favour of two Jindal group firms, the CBI told a trial court on Monday. Bihar result no verdict on Amit Shah: Naidu After senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh, party veteran M Venkaiah Naidu also asserted that BJP Amit Shah will get a second term as he is doing a "wonderful job and providing effective leadership". Aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya gets a new commanding officer India’s largest and most powerful warship, INS Vikramaditya, has a new commanding officer. Captain Krishna Swaminathan took over the reins of the 45,400-tonne aircraft carrier from Captain Suraj Berry on Monday morning. More India News»

		Business
		Brokerages see Nitish victory in Bihar Although the financial market wants an NDA win in the ongoing state polls in Bihar, on the ground, the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance), led by Nitish Kumar and Lalu Yadav, appears to have made inroads since the polls began, officials at some of the top brokerage houses who toured the state suggest. Cold debut for CCD stock, plunges 18% Shares of Coffee Day Enterprises (CDEL), which runs the Cafe Coffee Day (CCD) chain, plunged about 17.5% on its debut on Monday in a falling market. Core sector growth at 3.2%, fastest in 4 months The infrastructure sector output growth rose to a four-month high in September but two key sectors - steel and cement - contracted, posing some concerns over the overall strength of the key segment. More Business News»

		Environment
		Bhutan to pave 'green' roads with plastic Bhutan has come up with a new way to pave its roads: waste plastic. Migratory birds keep tryst with Kashmir A riot of colour and cackle has returned to the wetland reserves of Jammu & Kashmir with the first arrivals of thousands of migratory birds from far off lands this year. Antarctica is gaining ice: NASA An increase in Antarctic snow accumulation which began 10,000 years ago is currently adding enough ice to the continent to outweigh the increased losses from its thinning glaciers. Areas of the continent like the Antarctic peninsula have increased their mass loss in the last decades More Environment News»

		World
		Germany: Refugee transit zone issue deepens coalition rift Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel on Monday dismissed the idea of setting up transit zones on German borders to filter out migrants who have little chance of gaining asylum, deepening a rift within Chancellor Angela Merkel's ruling coalition. 'Crashed Russian jet not struck from outside' The Russian plane that crashed in Egypt was not struck from the outside and the pilot did not make a distress call before it disappeared from radar, a source in the committee analyzing the flight recorders said on Monday. US plans 2 or more patrols in South China Sea per quarter The US Navy plans to conduct patrols within 12 nautical miles of artificial islands in the South China Sea about twice a quarter to remind China and other countries about US rights under international law, a US defence official said on Monday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Salman Khan: I am not the loyal types It was 27 years ago when Sooraj Barjatya gave Salman Khan his first big break in Maine Pyar Kiya. Katrina Kaif: 6 Celebs who influenced her life Pulkit Samrat denies rift in marriage Pulkit Samrat has been spending long spells in Delhi at his parents’ home, while his wife Shweta has been doing the same — spending time at her mother’s place in Mumbai. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		22 ancient shipwrecks found around Greek archipelago Marine archaeologists have made a "one in a lifetime discovery" after finding 22 ancient shipwrecks near the same Greek archipelago. Now, heartbeats to power pacemakers Scientists are developing next-generation battery-free implantable pacemakers that may be powered by an unlikely source -the heart itself. Vitamin D pill may improve exercise performance Taking vitamin D supplements can improve exercise performance and lower the risk of heart disease, said a new study. More Science News»

		Sports
		Kohli, Vijay, Ashwin sweat it out in the nets After losing the T20 and ODI series against South Africa, India will go into the four-Test series hoping to turn the table and salvage the lost pride. India goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu set for Europa tryst Gurpreet Singh Sandhu added another feather to his cap by ensuring that he would be the first Indian to be part of a team to play in the Europa League. Rabada has a fast bowler's heart, says Makhaya Ntini Makhaya Ntini spoke to TOI on the upcoming India-South Test series, the emergence of Kagiso Rabada, his connect with India and more. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Bengaluru IT companies told to ban smoking on campus If you work for the IT sector and tend to frequently step out for a quick smoke, better take note. Karnataka's IT, BT and ITeS companies have been told to comply with the law prohibiting smoking in public spaces. 20 biggest tech brands in the world Technology brands are all the rage right now, so it’s no surprise that Apple and Google have occupied the top two positions in Interbrand’s list of most valuable global brands for three straight years. We sift through the branding consultancy’s recently released of top brands to bring to you the top 20 names in the world of technology. Reliance Communications, Sistema to merge in all-stock deal Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Communications is merging the telecom business of Sistema Shyam Teleservices (SSTL) with itself in a cashless deal worth around Rs 4,500-5,000 that will lead to the first major consolidation in the intensely competitive sector since 2009. More Technology News»

		Education
		Visva-Bharati vice-chancellor rejoins office Visva-Bharati vice-chancellor Sushanta Duttagupta joined duty on Monday — the quiet “re-entry” triggering more commotion and controversy than his dramatic midnight departure a month ago, after having mailed his resignation letter to President Pranab Mukherjee. JNTU ultimatum to colleges to pay fee before semester exams Authorities at the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) on Monday asked representatives of 100 colleges to pay one-fourth of the Rs 40 crore dues in common service fee before the semester exams begin on November 9. President to host conference of educationists President Pranab Mukherjee will host Visitor's Conference at Rashtrapati Bhavan here from November 4 to 6, which will be attended by educationists from across the country, an official said on Monday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai police not trusted, Delhi cops to quiz Chhota Rajan Many eyebrows were raised in the security establishment when Delhi police, after the CBI, was roped into the operation to bring Chhota Rajan back to India Who helped Rajan get Indian passport in Australia? While an ordinary citizen faces umpteen difficulties in getting a passport made in India despite genuine documents, the recovery of an “authentic” domestic passport from Rajan has raised several questions over the security check employed by Indian consulate authorities in Australia Mumbai's 3rd generation Chinese eye global jobs, learn Mandarin City’s minuscule Chinese population, estimated at around 4,000 people, is flocking Mandarin classes in a bid to connect with their roots. But sentiment isn’t the only inspiration for learning Mandarin. Like many Indians, they hope Mandarin will give them a competitive edge in the global job market where China is an important player. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Toll collectors fail to follow SC order, Delhi chokes on foul air It's 10.30pm on Sunday. Tonight, the first major step to clean up Delhi's air is to be implemented - the imposition of a 'pollution tax' on trucks entering the capital. High-frequency bus corridor on Outer Ring Road Outer Ring Road from Vikaspuri to Sarai Kale Khan will become a high-frequency bus corridor by next year. PWD minister Satyendar Jain has proposed operating buses on this route. Once implemented, this stretch will become a test case for similar bus routes in the city. With balloons in their belly, brides-to-be fight battle of bulge Many would-be brides in Delhi are taking to balloons to lose weight. They are undergoing procedure which involves implanting a silicone balloon, which are filled with water, into the stomach. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Police to deport foreign offenders without documents Bengaluru-Mysuru highway to be made of concrete Karnataka has decided to widen the 134-km Bengaluru-Mysuru highway from four to six lanes using cement instead of bitumen, the popular raw material used for constructing roads. Sec 36A of Police Act violates eunuchs' rights, says forum More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		JNTU ultimatum to colleges to pay fee before semester exams Authorities at the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) on Monday asked representatives of 100 colleges to pay one-fourth of the Rs 40 crore dues in common service fee before the semester exams begin on November 9. Minister sets March 31 deadline for Mission Kakatiya Phase I Irrigation minister T Harish Rao on Monday set a deadline of March 31, 2016 for completion of the Phase I of Mission Kakatiya, a flagship scheme of reviving water bodies in Telangana. Swine flu claims another victim in Andhra A 34-year-old woman, identified as Gunnamma from Gutikabasheerbad in Ranga Reddy district, died of swine flu related complications while undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital on Sunday even as 15 more tested positive on Monday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Pet dog dies, two men survive live wire jolt Wet spell in city to continue for next three days Man demands Rs 1L for stolen suitcase, held More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		13 years on, kin of Godhra victim cleared for damages The family of a victim of the Godhra carnage in Gujarat will now be able to claim compensation from the Railways after more than 13 years since it happened. Missing Rajsthani boy found from Kadi An eight-year-old boy, on his maiden visit to Ahmedabad with his father, had gone missing from a bus on October 14 morning. Hitesh Kalasva, a native of Banswada in Rajasthan, was found from Kadi by Vastrapur police. Gujarat's steady sex ratio at 900/1000 beats national average Save The Girl Child campaign has succeeded well in Gujarat, as testified by Civil Registration System (CRS) data which points to a steady sex ratio in the past few years. The annual birth figures here show 900 girls per 1,000 boys for five years consistently. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Soldier from Goverdhan martyred in J&K Samod Singh, rifleman with 14, Rashtriya Rifles, died late Wednesday of injuries sustained in an operation against Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists at Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir. Polling booths in dacoit infested belt of Chitrakoot turn into fortress In an attempt to ensure free and fair polling in dacoit infested belt of Manikpur, Markundi and Bahilpurwa circles of Chitrakoot district in the fourth and final phase of panchayat polls for the post of block development committee (BDC) members, the cops on Wednesday claimed to have turned all the 23 hyper sensitive booths into fortress. HC dismisses PIL against Shukla as withdrawn The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) as withdrawn that sought to restrain Rajeev Shukla, a Member of Parliament (MP), from functioning as secretary of Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA). More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha plans land bank for hassle-free land acquisition for investment projects As land acquisition is a major hurdle for big ticket projects in the state, the Odisha government on Monday decided to create a land bank to ensure hassle-free land acquisition for investment projects. 24 kids kept in 'animal shed' rescued from Keonjhar home The district administration rescued 30 people, including 24 children, from a unauthorized childcare centre at Brahmanipal under Daitari police station, about 70km from here, on Saturday evening. They were allegedly being kept in sheds originally meant for domestic animals. Debt, crop loss behind suicides, says BJD MP Moving away from the party line on the issue of farmer suicides, BJD MP from Sambalpur Nagendra Pradhan on Sunday admitted that the deaths were caused by the vicious cycles of crop loss and debt burden. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Leopard killed with live wire trap at Pench park A leopard was electrocuted with a live wire trap laid by poachers in Pench National Park. The carcass was found by a patrolling squad on Sunday night. Weight-loss surgery could help treat diabetics, says new research Researchers are exploring the actual effects of bariatric surgery, a procedure that promotes weight loss on patients with type 2 diabetes. Diabetic patients who undergo this type of surgery experience disease remission in most cases, according to University of Washington-based endocrinology expert, Dr David Cummings. Bhopal constable commits suicide A 35-year-old police constable posted at Ratibad police station committed suicide by hanging himself at his house in Neelbad area within the limits of Ratibad police station on Monday afternoon. He was rushed to a private hospital in Kotra where the doctors declared him brought dead. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Sikh holy scriptures torn up again in Gurdaspur Incidents of desecration of the holy scriptures continue to haunt the state. On Monday, unidentified persons tore up Gutka's Japuji Sahib and Rehras Sahib and scattered its pages on the road in Kalanur in Gurdaspur district. Punjab bans vulgar songs in buses Following complaints received from various quarters, the Punjab government has banned the playing of vulgar and provocative music in the state-run transport buses with immediate effect. Science comes to rescue of girl in need of a kidney transplant Seema, 14, urgently needed a kidney transplant, but could not be done because of her weak Heart. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Sonia, Rahul to take 'intolerance' issue to President

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, November 02, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Sonia, Rahul to take 'intolerance' issue to President Congress is set to take the issue of “growing intolerance’’ to Rashtrapati Bhavan with a meeting with President Pranab Mukherjee scheduled for November 3. Congress says Jaitley out to please Modi Congress on Sunday attacked finance minister Arun Jaitley for accusing it of practicing “ideological intolerance” towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying his remarks were “ridiculous” as people – from the common man to the President — had expressed concern over the “rising atmosphere of intolerance”. Shock defeat likely for BJP in Bijnor panchayat polls BJP-backed candidates are likely to suffer a shock defeat in their traditional stronghold of Bijnor as counting for 57 district panchayat (DP) seats began on Sunday. More India News»

		Business
		Government looking to ease FDI rules: Jaitley Finance minister Arun Jaitley on Sunday said the government was looking to ease foreign direct investment rules and reduce the number of approvals needed to speed up investment, indicating that the government is readying a reform plan to be implemented after the elections in Bihar. Hero no. 1, Munjal rode to glory on strong partnerships Brijmohan Lall Munjal had been attending office till just a few months ago, despite touching 92 and not being in the best of health. Low-cost regional flights take off as states tie up with AI subsidiary A quite weekend in the white sands of Kutch for Delhiites or a quick flight between Dehradun and Lucknow will soon be a reality thanks to aerial regional connectivity that the Modi government is pushing for. More Business News»

		Environment
		Odisha bans fishing to protect Olive Ridley turtles In order to protect the endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles that arrive during winters for nesting, the Odisha forest department on Sunday imposed a seven-month ban on fishing along the coast, an official said. Temperature rise more in winter months than in summer The warmth of winter months has increased significantly over the past 100 years. Air quality getting worse by the year Data released recently by System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting Research (SAFAR) under the ministry of earth sciences shows the air quality in September has steadily worsened since 2011. More Environment News»

		World
		Chile doubles down on prosecutions for Pinochet-era crimes For nearly three decades after Veronica de Negri's 19-year-old son Rodrigo Rojas was burned to death by Chilean soldiers during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, her hunt for justice had been fruitless. In Central Asia, Kerry raises rights but tempers public criticism Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday met Uzbekistan’s autocratic ruler and officials from other Central Asian states accused of being among the world’s worst human rights offenders. Turkey set to return to single-party rule Turkey looked set to return to single-party rule after the Islamist-rooted AK Party swept to an unexpected victory in elections on Sunday, an outcome that will boost the power of President Tayyip Erdogan but may sharpen deep social divisions. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Deepika-Ranbir enjoy 'Tamasha' musical night Deepika Padukone said that unlike foreign cinema, music is a quintessential element in Indian cinema. Blockbusters Shah Rukh Khan rejected WATCH: Hottest waterfall women in Bollywood More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Spirit of Science prevails The annual science fest `KHOJ A Journey', based on the 4Es: Experience, Experiment, Ex ploration and Edutainment, was held at Vydehi School of Excellence, Whitefield, recently . US planned manned spying space station in '60s The US had plans of establishing a manned spying space station in the 60s called the Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL), according to documents declassified by the US National Reconnissance Office (NRO) on October 22. US researchers zoom in on secrets to the perfect selfie Researchers have used a neural network computer to find that the perfect selfie is that of a female with long hair, with a slightly tilted head and the top edge of the frame cutting off the forehead. More Science News»

		Sports
		India, Pakistan must talk to revive cricket: Gavaskar Pakistan Cricket Board is awaiting a response from their counterparts -- Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) -- for a proposed series in December-January to be played in United Arab Emirates. Sania Mirza's ten titles in 2015 The following is the list of women's doubles title wins for Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza in 2015 Cheluvaraj, Rawat lead Railways fightback on Day 3 Following-on in their second innings, Railways finished the day with heads held high as Vairamudi Cheluvaraj and skipper Mahesh Rawat put up a fightback. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Android 6.0 Marshmallow vs iOS 9: Nine things to know We compare iOS 9 with Android Marshmallow to see if there is a clear winner or there are only a few differentiating factors left between the two... How Ola, Uber are changing drivers' lives Drivers working for app-based cab aggregators like Uber and Ola have witnessed their fortunes change at breakneck speed. Now earning five to six-digit incomes, they are living life in top gear. Buying second-hand smartphones? 7 things to remember Thinking of buying a used smartphone because it's an awesome deal? More Technology News»

		Education
		e-commerce firm Amazon hires 18 IIM-A students US-based ecommerce firm, Amazon, was the biggest recruiter among Cluster 2 companies during summer placements for the 2017 batch of Post-Graduate Programme (PGP) in management at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, on Sunday . JNU council rejects proposal on courses in yoga and culture In a rebuff to the government, Jawaharlal Nehru University's academic council has rejected a proposal for introduction of short-term courses in 'Indian Culture' and 'Yoga' for propagating spiritual and mythological traditions and establishing Indian values in the world. IIM-Indore students hold career counselling at govt school As a part of two-day Utsaha- the rural marketing festival of Indian Institute of Management, Indore (IIM-I) set to start from November 24, a session on career counselling was organised by students for Government School, Manpur on Saturday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		After Shakeel's threat, security beefed up at Mumbai Police HQ, where Rajan is likely to be kept With arch rival Chhota Shakeel vowing to kill gangster Chhota Rajan, security agencies are taking no chances. Elaborate arrangements are being made at the police headquarters at Crawford Market where Rajan is likely to be lodged initially once he is handed over to city cops. Jain monk rewrites religious history by completing 423 days of fasting penance It was a religious gathering with a mood of festivity in the air. More than 60,000 Jains thronged the MMRDA grounds in Bandra (east) on a hot Sunday morning where a Jain monk, Hansratnavijayji Maharaj Saheb, created history by breaking 423 days of fasting done over a period of 494 days. 5 Bandra cops shunted out over 'assault' The city police commissioner Ahmad Javed on Saturday shunted all the five cops of Bandra police station who were allegedly involved in beating two youths and asking them to go to Pakistan. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		JNU council rejects courses on yoga, culture In a rebuff to the government, Jawaharlal Nehru University's Academic Council has rejected a proposal for introducing short-term courses in `Indian Culture' and `Yoga' for propagating spiritual and mythological traditions and establishing Indian values in the world. The proposal was mooted by the varsity administration following communications from UGC and the HRD ministry . After 14 years, culture festival back in capital After a wait of 14 years, the vast lawns of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts on Sunday started playing host to the Sanskriti Mahotsav. Toll booths fail to roll out green tax on Day 1 Despite the Supreme Court imposing an “environment tax“ on trucks entering the city , the order came a cropper on Day 1 as private contractors said staff at the toll booths didn't have the software or the security to ensure a smooth rollout. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		New schools and int'l airport turn Yelahanka hotspot again When Bharat Bidappa, an IT professional from Kodagu, was planning to buy a flat a few years ago, Yelahanka, one of the old est townships in Bengaluru, seemed like the back of beyond. No end in sight to 10-year wait for Bengaluru Metro This is one train we've been waiting for too long. Namma Metro, which was planned in 2002-03 and started in 2006, is nowhere near completion. BJP protests on beef won't deter me: Siddaramaiah Stressing that he won't cower down by threats of protests, chief minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday reiterated he stand on eating eating. “Nobody can stop me from eating beef, pork or any other meat if I wish to,“ he told reporters on Sunday, taking a dig at the BJP for its plan to hold protests against his recent statement on beef eating. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Warangal bypoll: KTR wins the round The battle lines have been drawn for the Warangal Lok Sabha polls with the main parties announcing their candidates, but what analysts are keenly watching is the supposed rivalry between the two young faces of the TRS ­ irrigation minister T Harish Rao and IT minister K Taraka Rama Rao. Telangana jail moves prisoners towards a new life Telangana prison department persuades corporate firms to provide jobs to released prisoners EC team going door to door in Hyd after voter name deletion A 13-member Election Commission of India team is carrying out a household survey across Hyderabad to check under what circumstances names of 6.7 lakh voters were deleted from the electoral rolls. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Frames of Jallikattu: Where power and valour merge It was while visiting Madurai 15 years ago that J Suresh first photographed a Jallikattu event. He soon fell in love with the ancient sport. He later covered many Jallikattu events across Tamil Nadu. 20% Diwali bonus for Tamil Nadu PSU employees The state government on Sunday announced a 20% Diwali bonus for employees of state public sector units, but unions say the bonus is calculated on a low base amount. Fresh rebellion in TN Congress, leaders seek removal of EVKS Celebrations to mark completion of one year as TNCC chief brought little cheer for E V K S Elangovan on Sunday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Vanzara community discusses reservations, conserving culture It was conservation and reservation for Vanzara or Banjara community members when they met for two-day national seminar in Ahmedabad on October 31 and November 1. Alumni give tips to US university applicants Whether foreign students can apply for education loan in US banks? Can a foreign student get a visa if a paternal uncle, not the father, is sponsoring the education? Will 2016 US presidential elections have any effect on the prospects of Indian students? Aug 25 violence pre-planned: Cops The violence which erupted after the Patidar rally on August 25 was a result of a well-thoughtout strategy by PAAS leaders.Crime branch sources said about 10 witnesses examined by police in the sedition and waging war against the state case have revealed that the violence was planned by PAAS leaders on August 11-12 and was to take place on Au gust 26. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Soldier from Goverdhan martyred in J&K Samod Singh, rifleman with 14, Rashtriya Rifles, died late Wednesday of injuries sustained in an operation against Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists at Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir. Polling booths in dacoit infested belt of Chitrakoot turn into fortress In an attempt to ensure free and fair polling in dacoit infested belt of Manikpur, Markundi and Bahilpurwa circles of Chitrakoot district in the fourth and final phase of panchayat polls for the post of block development committee (BDC) members, the cops on Wednesday claimed to have turned all the 23 hyper sensitive booths into fortress. HC dismisses PIL against Shukla as withdrawn The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) as withdrawn that sought to restrain Rajeev Shukla, a Member of Parliament (MP), from functioning as secretary of Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA). More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Four held for robbery outside bank Police said the accused were also wanted in three more loots, reported in the city earlier this year. Gambhir & Co find unique way to bond Under coach Dahiya, Delhi players indulge in surya namaskar before every Ranji Trophy match Fishing banned for 7 months in Odisha's Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary Odisha government on Sunday clamped a seven-month-long ban on fishing activity along the 20-km stretch of Dhamra-Rushikulya river mouth within Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary in view of the commencement of mass nesting of Olive Ridley sea turtles. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh woman minister kicks kid on camera for asking Re 1  Madhya Pradesh animal husbandry minister Kusum Mehdele has landed herself into a fresh controversy by kicking away a small boy who begged on his knees and asked for a rupee during her visit to Panna on Sunday afternoon. Mehdele had been in the headlines for all wrong reasons in the past. STF nabs member of global poaching gang from Delhi Special Task Force (STF) of Madhya Pradesh forest department arrested an alleged member of international poaching syndicate from Delhi on Friday night. IIFM conclave: Green in mind, students root for biodegradable sanitary napkins Breaking taboos, they are not just getting innovative but also revolutionary. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Mayor Poonam Sharma flags off The Pink Run in Chandigarh Around 300 women gathered at Sukhna Lake to participate in The Pink Run, organized by Max Super Speciality Hospital Mohali in association with SHE (Sacred Heart Ex-students association) to commemorate the breast cancer awareness month on Saturday morning. Ahead of Diwali, demand for diyas rise With Diwali just 10 days away, city residents are busy with preparations. As people throng markets to shop for the festivities, traditional diyas seem to be high in demand in the Indian souk despite the occasional dilemma of 'Make in India' versus 'Made in China' goods. City's genesis observatory on its deathbed The Nehru memorial at Lily Garden in Sector 9 from where the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru surveyed the city from an observatory is in a neglected state. More Chandigarh News»

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